I'm having a consistent problem. I steadily get unsharp negatives. This example is 1200 DPI raw scan of 1/2 square inch area. It's an equivalent of 2x2 square inch on 16x20 enlargement. Image is overall soft, looks like I'm out of focus.
This was taken by Arca Swiss 4x5 camera on Ries tripod, lens Fujinon WS 210mm @ F45, exposure 1/15 sec. No filter. Focused with Schneider 4x loupe.
Processed in Xtol 1:1, trays, semistand development for 20 minutes, first and last minute agitation by rocking tray. Negative came out with an excellent density.
I tested my ground glass, it's spot on. The focused point was the sharpest point on the negative but if enlarged, same soft edges.
Could be this caused by my method how I develop the negative?
Is Fujinon lenses so underperforming?
Or what else?
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